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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.69, 910.85 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.69, 910.85 and 260.96 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.69 : 910.85 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.69/910.85 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.69x = 910.85 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.69x = 237,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,695.42/607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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